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Protecting the Community - White Rock Conservation Park Hazard Reduction Burn - July 2010
A number of Rural Fire Brigades from the Ipswich Group converged on White Rock Conservation Park on a chilly July morning for a 300Ha hazard reduction burn. Nearly 50 volunteer firefighters from Pine Mountain RFB, Marburg RFB, Mt Forbes RFB, Mutapilly RFB, Flinders Peak RFB and Ripley Valley RFB formed into three teams to light up nearly 8 kilometres of track around the burn area.
But the day started quite early with mist filling the Valley on the lead up to a beautiful day.
Good hazard reduction burns don't just happen. They are the result of days of planning and preparation. The Pathfinder Team under Jim Runham spent many hours preparing for the big day in order for it to run like clock work.
The team gathers at the entrance to the park.
The SMEACS briefing.
Juliet Sector was serviced by a really colourful crew.
The new Group Collar Tank got a trial run.
By using Sector Markers, everyone had confidence with where they were.
Even if you've got questionable driving skills like certain people in Pine Mountain RFB.
The fire was a low intensity affair at this early stage of the season even though there were areas of considerable fuel load.
Amy doing the hot shoe shuffle.
Much of the bush near the creeks remain quite green resulting in quite a smokey experience at times.
Yes there were a few moments of Hurry Up and Wait.
Bec and Antie tidying up.
Crews were well fed by Squirt and Jan and later on Jodie from Pine Mountain RFB.
and as per usual, there was Matt the Man behind the camera. He had to work real hard to find any good sized flame. Now we now his fish photographing technique too!
Then there was the crew of RV81. Good on you ladies!
Area made safe, time to head home.
Another successful exercise in reducing the risk of wildfire for the community. It was also a great training refresher and a good way to meet the team mates from our neighboring Brigades. Thanks to all those who helped with the day.
The IMT set-up remained for several days with monitoring of the fire required.
Day two saw a few small areas tidied up.
The burn was handed over to the Council on the Tuesday.
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